Fastener Specifications

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Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE: All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal.
Application
Pinion Gear Collapsible Spacer
Pinion Oil Seal

Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE: All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal.
Application	Specification
Application	Metric (English)
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt - 9.5 Axle	50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Rear Axle Cover Bolts - 10.5 Inch Axle	40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Ring Gear Bolts - 9.5 Axle
First Pass	50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Final Pass	30 degrees
Ring Gear Bolts - 10.5 Inch Axle	165 N.m (122 lb ft)

Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE: All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal.
Application	Specification
Application	Metric (English)
Axle Shaft Bolts - 10.5 Inch Axle
First Pass	50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Final Pass	41 degrees
Bearing Cap Bolts - 9.5 Axle
First Pass	60 N.m (44 lb ft)
Final Pass	30 degrees
Bearing Cap Bolts - 10.5 Inch Axle	185 N.m (137 lb ft)
Brake Hose Bracket Bolt - 9.5 /10.5 Inch Axles
First Pass	20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Final Pass	20 degrees
Brake Junction Block Bolt - 9.5 /10.5 Inch Axles	22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt - 10.5 Inch Axles	45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Differential Case Screws - 10.5 Inch Axle	17 N.m (13 lb ft)
Drain Plug - 10.5 Inch Axle	33 N.m (24 lb ft)
Fill Plug - 9.5 Inch Axles	33 N.m (24 lb ft)
Fill Plug - 10.5 Inch Axles	75 N.m (55 lb ft)
Pinion Gear Bearing Retainer Bolt - 10.5 Inch Axle	88 N.m (65 lb ft)
Rear Axle Bearing Adjuster Nut - 10.5 Inch Axle	70 N.m (52 lb ft)
Rear Axle Cover Bolts - 9.5 Inch Axle
First Pass	20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Final Pass	20 degrees